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1. The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)

R | 180 min | Biography, Comedy, Crime

Based on the true story of Jordan Belfort, from his rise to a wealthy stock-broker living the high life to his fall involving crime, corruption and the federal government.

Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie, Matthew McConaughey

Votes: 1,592,182 | Gross: $116.90M

2. Alexander (2004)

R | 175 min | Action, Biography, Drama

Alexander, the King of Macedonia and one of the greatest army leaders in the history of warfare, conquers much of the known world.

Director: Oliver Stone | Stars: Colin Farrell, Anthony Hopkins, Rosario Dawson, Angelina Jolie

Votes: 176,993 | Gross: $34.30M

3. The Three Stooges (2012)

PG | 92 min | Comedy, Family

While trying to save their childhood orphanage, Moe, Larry, and Curly inadvertently stumble into a murder plot and wind up starring in a reality television show.

Directors: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly | Stars: Sean Hayes, Chris Diamantopoulos, Will Sasso, Jane Lynch

Votes: 33,267 | Gross: $44.34M

4. Arabian Nights (1974)

X | 130 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

In ancient Arabia, a beautiful slave girl chooses a youth to be her new master, then she is kidnapped and they must search for each other. Stories are told within stories: love, travel and the whims of destiny.

Director: Pier Paolo Pasolini | Stars: Ninetto Davoli, Franco Citti, Franco Merli, Tessa Bouché

Votes: 9,089

5. Roar (1981)

PG | 95 min | Adventure, Comedy, Thriller

A naturalist living with big cats in East Africa expects a visit by his family of four from Chicago. A mix-up leaves him searching for his family, who have been left in the clutches of wild lions.

Director: Noel Marshall | Stars: Tippi Hedren, Noel Marshall, Melanie Griffith, John Marshall

Votes: 4,623

6. The Legend of Hercules (2014)

PG-13 | 99 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

The origin story of the mythical Greek hero. Betrayed by his stepfather, the King, and exiled and sold into slavery because of a forbidden love, Hercules must use his formidable powers to fight his way back to his rightful kingdom.

Director: Renny Harlin | Stars: Kellan Lutz, Gaia Weiss, Scott Adkins, Roxanne McKee

Votes: 56,285 | Gross: $18.85M

7. Daktari (1966–1969)

60 min | Adventure, Family

Game thieves, diamond smugglers and big game hunters endanger the animals in the African bush. But Dr. Tracy and his daughter Paula defy the constant danger.

Stars: Marshall Thompson, Cheryl Miller, Judy the Chimpanzee, Clarence

Votes: 1,195

8. The Last Exorcism Part II (2013)

PG-13 | 88 min | Horror, Thriller

As Nell Sweetzer tries to build a new life after the events of the first movie, the evil force that once possessed her returns with an even more horrific plan.

Director: Ed Gass-Donnelly | Stars: Ashley Bell, Julia Garner, Spencer Treat Clark, David Jensen

Votes: 17,015 | Gross: $15.18M

9. Napoleon and Samantha (1972)

G | 92 min | Adventure, Drama

Two young children, who, rather than part with an old pet lion who was once a circus performer, go on a perilous mountain trek to stay with a recluse friend.

Director: Bernard McEveety | Stars: Michael Douglas, Jodie Foster, Johnny Whitaker, Will Geer

Votes: 1,099

10. The Lion (1962)

Approved | 96 min | Adventure, Drama

In Kenya, when young Tina befriends a lion and embraces local customs, her mother summons Tina's American father to help bring Tina back to civilization and give her a civilized upbringing.

Director: Jack Cardiff | Stars: William Holden, Trevor Howard, Capucine, Pamela Franklin

Votes: 768

11. The Best of Sex and Violence (1982)

R | 76 min | Documentary, Comedy, Horror

Hosted by John Carradine, this tape is a compilation of scenes from and previews for various exploitation films.

Director: Ken Dixon | Stars: John Carradine, Laura Jane Leary, Angela Aames, John Ashley

Votes: 275

12. Odnoklassniki.ru: naCLICKay udachu (2013)

Not Rated | 104 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

It would be great to have a wish-fulfilling button. This exactly what creative, but unlucky Alexei gets. Do is the press of a button really all you need to be happy? 2013

Director: Pavel Hoodyakov | Stars: Fedor Bondarchuk, Skoti Collins, Sergey Druzyak, Mikhail Evlanov

Votes: 651

13. Trader Horn (1931)

Passed | 122 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Two white traders in the darkest Africa of the 1870s find a missionary's daughter, who was captured as a child by a savage tribe and now worshiped as a goddess.

Director: W.S. Van Dyke | Stars: Harry Carey, Edwina Booth, Duncan Renaldo, Mutia Omoolu

Votes: 1,129

14. Clarence, the Cross-Eyed Lion (1965)

G | 98 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family

A veterinarian living in Africa with his daughter take care of a cross-eyed lion, make friends with other animals, and learn about local wildlife.

Director: Andrew Marton | Stars: Marshall Thompson, Betsy Drake, Richard Haydn, Cheryl Miller

Votes: 738

15. Through the Magic Pyramid (1981 TV Movie)

97 min | Action, Family, Adventure

A lad finds himself magically sent back to ancient Egypt where he and the young King Tut team up to stop their evil and overly ambitious elders.

Director: Ron Howard | Stars: Chris Barnes, Hans Conried, Vic Tayback, Olivia Barash

Votes: 173

16. Fluffy (1965)

92 min | Comedy

Fluffy the lion is the main attraction in this comedy. He is the subject of an ambitious experiment done by Daniel Potter (TONY RANDALL), a scientist trying to prove that even a wild animal... See full summary »

Director: Earl Bellamy | Stars: Tony Randall, Shirley Jones, Edward Andrews, Howard Morris

Votes: 338

17. The Leo and the Friends (2003)

84 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

A Leo the Lion of the African savanna, a vibrant community of animals thrives, a hugo gets my pride of world community for storm try work, a finally for Leo and friends together from animals of africa.

Director: Alexander P. Romero | Stars: Jodi Benson, Cheech Marin, Ernie Sabella

18. The Reformer and the Redhead (1950)

Approved | 90 min | Comedy, Romance

Hot-tempered Kathleen Maguire enlists the services of a young attorney to help her zookeeper father get his job back after he is fired for political reasons. In the midst of uncovering ... See full summary »

Directors: Melvin Frank, Norman Panama | Stars: June Allyson, Dick Powell, David Wayne, Cecil Kellaway

Votes: 421

19. Young Samson & Goliath (1967–1968)

30 min | Animation

A boy and his dog are endowed with awesome powers to fight evil.

Stars: Tim Matheson, Mel Blanc, John Stephenson

Votes: 162

20. 'Weird Al' Yankovic: The Ultimate Video Collection (2003 Video)

90 min | Music, Comedy

A new collection of Weird Al Yankovic's parody and original music videos, including "The Saga Begins" and "All About The Pentiums" from the "Running With Scissors" album and "Bob" from the "Poodle Hat" album.

Directors: Jay Levey, 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Francis Delia, Janet Greek, Scott Nordlund, Mark Osborne, Dror Soref, Robert K. Weiss | Stars: 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Thomas R. Peters Jr., Jon Schwartz, Tom Snyder

Votes: 708

21. The Lion and the Horse (1952)

83 min | Drama, Western

In this B-Feature western, a cowboy who snared a wild stallion and sells it to a cruel rodeo owner attempts to buy the horse back.

Director: Louis King | Stars: Steve Cochran, Wildfire the Horse, Ray Teal, Bob Steele

Votes: 157

22. Saving Sirga: Journey into the Heart of a Lion (2017)

51 min | Documentary

Filmed with unrivaled intimacy this unforgettable and authentic story takes an in-depth look at a remarkable cross-species bond, and the passion and dedication required to save just one lion.

Stars: Valentin Grüner, Sirga, Willie de Graaf, Rob Jackson

Votes: 33

23. Animals Aloft (2009)

46 min | Documentary

Flying dogs, tigers, monkeys and more. Discover the incredible war stories and barnstorming adventures of aviation's animal pioneers.

Stars: Allan Janus, Benjamin Lawless, Bob van der Linden

Votes: 9

24. Mass Extinction: Life at the Brink (2014 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 46 min | Documentary

This program describes the detective work and evidence for the generally accepted causes of two of the five mass extinctions, the KT and Permian. Then follows a diatribe on the speculation ... See full summary »

Director: Sarah Holt | Star: Tian Wang

Votes: 60

25. Dino Gangs (2011)

100 min | Documentary

Dinosaur expert Dr Phil Currie goes on a quest to prove that Tyrannosaurs were more intelligent and far more dangerous than we ever imagined, and they hunted in deadly, killer packs.

Director: Tim Walker | Stars: Paul Barrett, Roger Benson, Anthony D. Call, Philip Currie

Votes: 27

26. In the Land of Diamonds (1952)

Approved | 9 min | Documentary, Short

This Traveltalks short explores attractions in two South African cities including floral gardens and a rare liger at the zoo in Bloemfontein (Fountain of Flowers in English) and the diamond trade in Kimberly, diamond capital of the world.

Star: James A. FitzPatrick

Votes: 64

27. Engineering an Empire (2005–2007)
Episode: Rome (2005)

TV-PG | 85 min | Documentary, History

Despite their personal short comings, many of the Roman Empires great engineering accomplishments were introduced during the reign of the Caesars. The tradition continued under Vespasian, ... See full summary »

Director: Christopher Cassel | Stars: Michael Carroll, George Piscopo, Massimo Vari, Giorgio Cuneo

Votes: 266

28. Adam-12 (1968–1975)
Episode: Log 142: As High as You Are (1969)

TV-PG | 25 min | Crime, Drama

Malloy and Reed encounter a lion in an apartment building and investigate a break-in at a medical supply warehouse. Malloy fends off cop haters and maintains the peace.

Director: Robert Douglas | Stars: Martin Milner, Kent McCord, Jerry Ayres, Frank Campanella

Votes: 96

29. The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971)
Episode: Clampett City General Store (1964)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

The Clampetts decide to run the store on the empty studio Western set but can't understand why they don't have any customers.

Director: Joseph Depew | Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, Max Baer Jr.

Votes: 103

30. The Bionic Woman (1976–1978)
Episode: Claws (1976)

TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Jaime is looking after Susan Victor's wild animal ranch for a few days. Some of the local ranchers have become convinced Susan's pet lion Neil has been attacking their stock.

Director: Phil Bondelli | Stars: Lindsay Wagner, Richard Anderson, Jack Kelly, William Schallert

Votes: 158

31. Daktari (1966–1969)
Episode: A Bullet for Hedley (1967)

60 min | Adventure, Family

A vicious jewel thief threatens to murder Hedley unless Dr. Tracy gives him a pouch of stolen diamonds that, unknown to him, were taken by Judy the chimp.

Director: Paul Landres | Stars: Marshall Thompson, Cheryl Miller, Yale Summers, Hedley Mattingly

32. Daktari (1966–1969)
Episode: A Family for Jenny (1968)

60 min | Adventure, Family

Dr. Tracy and a hunter compete to find a lioness who is accused of attacking a villager, each agreeing that whoever finds her will do what they intend. A seven-year-old orphan, who hopes to stay at Wameru, is riding along with Tracy.

Director: Don McDougall | Stars: Marshall Thompson, Cheryl Miller, Hedley Mattingly, Hari Rhodes

Votes: 11

33. Daktari (1966–1969)
Episode: Adam and Jenny (1968)

60 min | Adventure, Family

Jenny Jones unwittingly causes Dr. Tracy a lot of trouble when, without telling anybody, she finds a home for a runaway orphan boy.

Director: Paul Landres | Stars: Marshall Thompson, Cheryl Miller, Hedley Mattingly, Hari Rhodes

Votes: 11

34. Daktari (1966–1969)
Episode: Clarence the Killer (1966)

60 min | Adventure, Family

A hunter plots to close the Wamera reserve by turning loose a killer lion against Dr. Tracy and then blaming Clarence for the doctor's death.

Director: Paul Landres | Stars: Marshall Thompson, Cheryl Miller, Yale Summers, Hedley Mattingly

35. Daktari (1966–1969)
Episode: Cry for Help (1966)

60 min | Adventure, Family

Dr. Tracy goes looking for a self-styled tribal "healer" he ran out of the area when he finds that the man has the antidote for the venom of a deadly spider that has just bitten Paula.

Director: Paul Landres | Stars: Marshall Thompson, Cheryl Miller, Yale Summers, Hari Rhodes

36. Daktari (1966–1969)
Episode: Deadline to Kill (1966)

60 min | Adventure, Family

Nicky Sebastian, the son of an old neighbor, comes to Wameru to ask Tracy to sell him back a strip of land that had belonged to his father. Tracy tells him the land is needed as a buffer ... See full summary »

Stars: Marshall Thompson, Cheryl Miller, Yale Summers, Hedley Mattingly

37. Daktari (1966–1969)
Episode: Judy and the Gorilla (1967)

60 min | Adventure, Family

Two hunters draw up plans to raid the Wameru reserve to steal some very valuable animals. Dr. Tracy has to stop them.

Director: Paul Landres | Stars: Marshall Thompson, Cheryl Miller, Yale Summers, Hedley Mattingly

38. Daktari (1966–1969)
Episode: Judy and the Gunrunners (1966)

60 min | Adventure, Family

Visiting archaeologist Dr. Akubar borrows one of the compound's trucks, and Jack as a guide, as he claims to be searching for a legendary hidden treasure. Actually, the doctor and his ... See full summary »

Director: Andrew Marton | Stars: Marshall Thompson, Cheryl Miller, Yale Summers, Hedley Mattingly

Votes: 11

39. Daktari (1966–1969)
Episode: Miracle in the Jungle (1967)

60 min | Adventure, Family

A man on the run from the law slips into Wameru to retrieve stolen loot he had buried there previously. What he doesn't know is that Judy the chimp had already found it and dug it up, and ... See full summary »

Director: Paul Landres | Stars: Marshall Thompson, Cheryl Miller, Yale Summers, Hedley Mattingly

40. Daktari (1966–1969)
Episode: Predator of Wameru (1966)

60 min | Adventure, Family

Dr. Tracy sets out after a poacher, who has set dozens of animal traps all over the reserve.

Director: Paul Landres | Stars: Marshall Thompson, Cheryl Miller, Yale Summers, Hedley Mattingly

Votes: 16

41. Daktari (1966–1969)
Episode: Return of the Killer: Part 1 (1966)

60 min | Adventure, Family

Dr. Tracy, Jack, and Mike leave the compound to look for a wounded leopard, not knowing that escaped killer Roy Meadows (seen in the earlier episode "Trail Of The Cheetah") is on the loose ... See full summary »

Director: Andrew Marton | Stars: Marshall Thompson, Cheryl Miller, Yale Summers, Hedley Mattingly

Votes: 13

42. Daktari (1966–1969)
Episode: Revenge of the Leopard (1966)

60 min | Adventure, Family

Replacing the ill guide, Tracy brings a safari client onto a game reserve, unaware that the woman has a personal vendetta to settle with the killer leopard that is known to stalk the area.

Stars: Marshall Thompson, Cheryl Miller, Yale Summers, Hedley Mattingly

43. Daktari (1966–1969)
Episode: Shoot to Kill (1966)

60 min | Adventure, Family

A sick circus bear escapes into the bush, and Dr. Tracy tries to find it before worried local ranchers kill it, fearful that it will contaminate their water supply.

Director: Paul Landres | Stars: Marshall Thompson, Cheryl Miller, Yale Summers, Hedley Mattingly

44. Daktari (1966–1969)
Episode: The Chimp Who Cried Wolf (1966)

60 min | Adventure, Family

A has-been stand-up comedian comes to Wameru to record animal sounds for his planned comeback act, doing animal impressions. But his attempts wind up creating more havoc than its worth for the compound.

Stars: Marshall Thompson, Cheryl Miller, Yale Summers, Hedley Mattingly

45. Daktari (1966–1969)
Episode: The Killer Lion (1966)

60 min | Adventure, Family

The owner of a tame lioness brings it to the center when it starts to become aggressive. A farmer threatens to shoot her because he believes she has torn his bold.

Director: Otto Lang | Stars: Marshall Thompson, Cheryl Miller, Yale Summers, Hedley Mattingly

Votes: 15

46. Daktari (1966–1969)
Episode: The Runaways (1968)

60 min | Adventure, Family

After mistakenly getting the idea that she's being sent back to the orphanage, Jenny runs away from the compound and takes Judy and a lion cub with her.

Stars: Marshall Thompson, Cheryl Miller, Hedley Mattingly, Hari Rhodes

Votes: 10

47. Daktari (1966–1969)
Episode: Trail of the Cheetah (1966)

60 min | Adventure, Family

The district manager comes to the research center for a visit. On a tour of the jungle reserve, she injured herself in a trap.

Director: Andrew Marton | Stars: Marshall Thompson, Cheryl Miller, Yale Summers, Hedley Mattingly

Votes: 12

48. Daktari (1966–1969)
Episode: Wall of Flames: Part 1 (1966)

60 min | Adventure, Family

After Hedley warns two hunters to leave the reserve and put out their campfire, one of them starts a fire to drive the rhinos they want to hunt off the reserve and onto legal hunting ... See full summary »

Director: Andrew Marton | Stars: Marshall Thompson, Cheryl Miller, Yale Summers, Hedley Mattingly

49. Daktari (1966–1969)
Episode: Wall of Flames: Part 2 (1966)

60 min | Adventure, Family

Paula and Jack are taken hostage by Connors and Bendix, as the hunters try to escape from the reserve, and from the fire. After they learn that he set the fire, Connors decides that Paula and Jack will have to be killed to keep them quiet.

Director: Andrew Marton | Stars: Marshall Thompson, Cheryl Miller, Yale Summers, Hedley Mattingly

50. I Dream of Jeannie (1965–1970)
Episode: The Americanization of Jeannie (1965)

TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

After reading an article in a magazine, Jeannie tries to become the typical American woman.

Director: Gene Nelson | Stars: Barbara Eden, Larry Hagman, Hayden Rorke, Bill Daily

Votes: 267